Centre for Computing for Social Good & Philanthropy Launched in Singapore
The centre encourages students to serve the community and cultivate a philanthropic ethos among future generations of tech leaders.
Jan van Houtte, Vice President, Barco’s Learning Experience Discusses Optimal Lifelong Learning Environment: Key Considerations for Business Schools
As lifelong learning becomes more important for working adults who want to succeed in today´s competitive world, business schools must adapt their way of teaching to fulfil learners’ needs.
U.S. Researchers Utilise AI to Optimise Popular Material Coating Technique
The American researchers demonstrate how AI approaches can transform a vital layering technique for semiconductors and make the process more efficient.
Accelerating Digitalisation Efforts in Malaysia
In support of PEMULIH, MDEC will spearhead the charge to enable increased adoption of AgTech aimed at achieving food security and sovereignty.
New Zealand Bolsters Cyber Resilience for SMEs
Cyber-attacks have impacted nearly a quarter of New Zealand’s small and medium-sized businesses and the country is looking to make doing business on the internet safer.
Adoption of AI, Cloud for Disaster Response and Mitigation in the U.S.
U.S. researchers combine AI and cloud computing, with a damage assessment tool to predict path of wildfires and evaluate the impact of natural disasters.
Digital Transformation Agency Working to Modernise Data Management in Australia
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has bought new software from a global leader in cloud-based information management and governance services to modernise and streamline their services. The upgrade is part of the Digital Records Transformation Initiative, led by the Department of Finance, to improve the productivity of the public sector through smart digital records management. […]
Indian Airport Deploys AI to Combat COVID-19
Using AI/ML technology, the Queue Management solution aids in providing accurate business intelligence for managing people at airport entrances, service counters, and security booths.
Virtual Escape Room Gamification to Help Tackle Mental Health in Singapore
To combat stereotyping around mental health, the National Council of Social Service is deploying gamification to make the educational experience around mental health more attractive.
Taiwan’s Cram Schools Adapting to Digital Technology
When Taiwan went on semi-lockdown, many cram schools moved to remote learning by utilising digital technology; teachers faced several challenges and continued to adapt to the situation.
HKU Scientist Co-develops Birding App
The app facilitates observation, identification, recording and sharing of bird records at any time and anywhere.
India to Share Vaccine Platform Tech with 50 Countries
CoWIN portal is a citizen-centric platform for COVID-19 vaccination and is unique in terms of portability, scalability, and inclusivity.
Artificial Intelligence Initiatives Rolled Out for Businesses in the Philippines
The Philippines is encouraged to take significant initiatives to implement AI in all business sectors throughout the country to improve business operations and increase business RoI.
China’s Scientific Literacy Thrives
The country has developed a national campaign to enhance scientific literacy to strengthen its science and technology to eventually contribute to economic and social development.
Indonesia To Roll Out New Network to Support the Deployment Of 5G
The nation’s leading digital telecom provider has progressed to the next step of 5G development, routing over a network technology to support the deployment of 5G services across the country.
Indonesia Considering New Framework Around Crypto Assets
Indonesia has evolved a relatively well-defined stance towards crypto assets and is considered reasonably open to blockchain technology; it plans to tax crypto trading profits to bolster revenue amid the pandemic.
New Face Mask Prototype in U.S. Can Detect COVID-19 Infection
U.S. engineers designed a prototype face mask that can diagnose the person wearing the mask with Covid-19; the technology can also be used to design wearable sensors for other pathogens.
Expanding Fintech Services in the Philippines
Digital payments in the Philippines continue to soar, with one of the tech companies that owns the country’s most popular E-wallet app raising a million dollars to launch a new digital bank and other financial services.
Nio Fusion 12MP: Diagnostic Versatility at Your Fingertips
With a 12 MegaPixel resolution, you’ll fit multiple images on one screen and enjoy every single one in extremely sharp and precise quality, with less panning and zooming.
Vietnam Urges 4G/5G Network Usage
The Ministry of Information and Communication has proposed that Vietnam stop the use of 2G and 3G technologies from 2022.
Domestic Memory Chips Shine in China
Chinese companies develop domestic memory chips that have better performance and lower cost to compete with dominant foreign companies.
New Zealand to Integrate Low Carbon Technologies into Electricity Grid
The country’s focus on developing renewable energy is essential for achieving the Paris Agreement contribution and net-zero emissions by 2050.
Digital Tech Allows Virtual Tour of Taiwan’s Museum
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan museums offer a virtual tour by utilising a display interface that equips with the technique of 360-degree immersive view.
Submarine Cable Deployed to Boost Internet Coverage in New Zealand
The internet has become the primary source of information for the public, and to provide the best coverage, New Zealand governments and technology companies are implementing a series of initiatives to improve digitalisation in New Zealand.
Washington State’s Exposure Notification Tool Averts COVID-19 Cases
The U.S. state’s state’s Bluetooth COVID-19 notification app WA Notify has likely prevented over 6,000 cases and may have saved over 100 lives.
CSA Launches Campaign to Continue to Drive Awareness and Adoption of Cybersecurity Practices
The latest survey finds that while more respondents had fallen victim to a cyber incident in 2020, the adoption of good cyber hygiene practices has yet to catch up.
Creating Robust 5G, IoT Situational Awareness System
The U.S. is seeking tech solutions on creating a 5G/IoT Situational Awareness System (5i SAS) capability; the device must secure containers, have different functions, and operate autonomously.
Indian Drone Algorithms to Study how Fire Behaves in Space Stations, Satellites
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed algorithms for drones to help study how fire behaves in space stations, shuttles, and satellites.
Thailand Working to Propel Hi-tech Economy
The Thailand Government is confident it will see THBB300 billion in investments in the EEC in 2021 as global recovery drives the push for automation, smart cities, and electric vehicle manufacturing.
Taiwan’s National Cybersecurity Programme
Taiwan outlined a national cybersecurity programme that aims to develop a cybersecurity research and training hub, construct an active defence, and establish public-private partnerships.